Pappadeux Crawfish Bisque Recipe

Name: Pappadeux Crawfish Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Crawfish; 2 ounces Olive oil; 1 tsp (5 ml) Paprika; 1/8 tsp (1 ml) Cayenne pepper; 2 quarts (1900 ml) Water; 1/2 cup (125 ml) Onion, chopped; 1/2 cup (125 ml) Green bell pepper, chopped; 1 tbsp (15 ml) Tomato paste; 3 cups (700 ml) Whipping cream; 1/2 cup (125 ml) Tomato, chopped; 2 ounces Brandy (4 tbsp)

Servings: persons

1
Boil crawfish in a large pot of water.
2
Drain and cool until crawfish can be handled easily.
3
Remove tail and save shells.
4
Refrigerate tail meat.
5
Heat oil in large sauce pan or Dutch oven.
6
Add crawfish shells, paprika and cayenne.
7
Saute 5 minutes.
8
Add water and bring to boil.
9
Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
10
Strain liquid into another pan.
11
Crush shells to remove remaining liquid.
12
Add that liquid to pan.
13
Discard shells.
14
Return liquid to heat and add onion, bell pepper, tomato paste, cream and tomato.
15
Simmer 1 hour, stirring frequently.
16
Add brandy and crawfish tail meat.
17
Simmer 10 minutes.
18
Serve hot.

772

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds Crawfish, 2 ounces Olive oil, 1 tsp (5 ml) Paprika, 1/8 tsp (1 ml) Cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Pappadeux Crawfish Bisque falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pappadeux Crawfish Bisque

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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